Turbo Kit for a non-turbo (NA)
08-27-03, 11:56 PM
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Turbo Kit for a non-turbo (NA)
I have been looking all over the internet and local shops and I can not find a turbo kit for a 1986 NA RX-7!! Would anyone happen to know where I could find one and if not are the turbo kits for the 1987 NA able to be put on a 1986. Also what are the differences between the 1986 and 1987 models? If there is no possiblilty for those two options, what other ways can I go about haveing a turbo put into my car? Any suggestions would be great!!
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08-28-03, 12:27 AM
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I have checked with Mazdaracing.com and Rotaryshack.com on taking my '88 and turboing. Seems Like the easiest thing to do is get a j-spec TII motor and go to a blow-through carb setup. You can keep your drivetrain and just counterweight the engine for the N/A flywheel. This also eliminates the need for costly Fuel management computers, injectors, and such. These setups are capable of producing reasonable (ehem) amounts of power, but I think you can get a bit more from a FI setup. It all depends on how much you want to spend.
08-28-03, 12:41 AM
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There are no "kits" to make your NA have a turbo. Aaron Cake on here did his own custom. Back in the day, I believe Don Marvel had a kit but not anymore. Full swap or sell the car and get a TII are the usual ways to go.
08-28-03, 01:02 AM
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Originally posted by ilike2eatricers
this is all covered in the FAQ. They should make it mandatory for new members to read the FAQ.
this is all covered in the FAQ. They should make it mandatory for new members to read the FAQ.
08-28-03, 01:08 AM
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Obviously you didnt read the FAQ or didnt read it very well. Copied directly from the FAQ right after the definitions of abbreviations.
What Turbo kits can I add onto my N/A RX-7?
There are no kits currently made, you would have to custom build one. Here is some info on that: https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...&threadid=26647
http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/naturbo.htm
What Turbo kits can I add onto my N/A RX-7?
There are no kits currently made, you would have to custom build one. Here is some info on that: https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...&threadid=26647
http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/naturbo.htm
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08-28-03, 11:32 AM
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Not true. There is a turbo kit available, though I cannot vouche for the quality. I have no first hand experience with the vendor, nor the kit.
NA Turbo Kits:
http://www.hardcore-performance.com/tmazda.asp
My threads on NA-turbo install:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=88540
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=88758
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=124232
My complete writeup on my website:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/naturbo.htm
Someone else who did it (White_FC):
http://users.bigpond.net.au/iwantagtir/
Another:
http://users2.ev1.net/~ccoutts/turbo..._a_project.htm
Turbo-NA Forum:
http://www.aaroncake.net/forum/forum...urbocharged+NA
This should be the definitive reply to the turbo-NA question. Lots of info here.
NA Turbo Kits:
http://www.hardcore-performance.com/tmazda.asp
My threads on NA-turbo install:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=88540
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=88758
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=124232
My complete writeup on my website:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/naturbo.htm
Someone else who did it (White_FC):
http://users.bigpond.net.au/iwantagtir/
Another:
http://users2.ev1.net/~ccoutts/turbo..._a_project.htm
Turbo-NA Forum:
http://www.aaroncake.net/forum/forum...urbocharged+NA
This should be the definitive reply to the turbo-NA question. Lots of info here.
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
Not true. There is a turbo kit available, though I cannot vouche for the quality. I have no first hand experience with the vendor, nor the kit.
NA Turbo Kits:
http://www.hardcore-performance.com/tmazda.asp
Not true. There is a turbo kit available, though I cannot vouche for the quality. I have no first hand experience with the vendor, nor the kit.
NA Turbo Kits:
http://www.hardcore-performance.com/tmazda.asp
08-28-03, 02:06 PM
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That kit has been around for some time - from what I understand, it's pretty homebrew. I don't even know if the company is actively making them any more.
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08-28-03, 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by Ryde _Or_Die
How did you come across this Aaron? Anyone on here have one of those kits? Seem pretty cheap, I just wonder about the quality you actually receive.
How did you come across this Aaron? Anyone on here have one of those kits? Seem pretty cheap, I just wonder about the quality you actually receive.
08-29-03, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by RETed
Why spend all that money when cheap Turbo II's are around...
-Ted
Why spend all that money when cheap Turbo II's are around...
-Ted
08-29-03, 05:35 PM
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
Well, I don't know about you, but some of us here might think of our cars as a little more then just a hunk of metal that can be easily replaced...
Well, I don't know about you, but some of us here might think of our cars as a little more then just a hunk of metal that can be easily replaced...
08-30-03, 02:20 AM
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
Someone else who did it (White_FC):
http://users.bigpond.net.au/iwantagtir/
Someone else who did it (White_FC):
http://users.bigpond.net.au/iwantagtir/
far out, i'd forgotten about that page until right now Aaron..
I need to put some better photos up there, looks way too dodgy in those pics hehe...
I've got a bit of an update on it aswell which is a bit of a coincidence this came up, my FC now has a microtech in it and running really quite well and possibly a new high flowed turbo in the next few weeks since my old one spat the dummy big time.
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Originally posted by RyosukeTakahashi
not to mention in some places like the states for example TII are almost a dime a dozen
not to mention in some places like the states for example TII are almost a dime a dozen
08-30-03, 04:28 AM
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I see a TII for sale in my state a couple times a year. Very rare. Probably 1 T2 for Every 5-10 FD's for sale at a given time. There were only 14,000 FD's sold in the US. Very few TII's left.
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13BRX
11.6et at 123mph with 1.89 60 foot time. 2720 lbs car. Turboed a 86 n/a motor with 9.4 rotors. 2 mm atkins seals. No porting, "small" T3 60-1 turbo pushing 19-20 psi. Water/air intercooler. Dynod around 400rwhp at 6400rpm. Ran this car for 6 months with no problems.
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11.6et at 123mph with 1.89 60 foot time. 2720 lbs car. Turboed a 86 n/a motor with 9.4 rotors. 2 mm atkins seals. No porting, "small" T3 60-1 turbo pushing 19-20 psi. Water/air intercooler. Dynod around 400rwhp at 6400rpm. Ran this car for 6 months with no problems.
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10-31-03, 08:05 PM
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
Well, I don't know about you, but some of us here might think of our cars as a little more then just a hunk of metal that can be easily replaced...
Well, I don't know about you, but some of us here might think of our cars as a little more then just a hunk of metal that can be easily replaced...
If you're going to get emotionally attached to a certain vehicle, you better have a big wallet or be prepared for the "pain&suffering" for owning such a vehicle. Most of the general population doesn't have this attitude, so buying another vehicle is rather painless.
Remember, the idiot who doesn't see you or the drunk driver that might hit you is not going to be able to replace your vehicle in an accident.
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10-31-03, 10:37 PM
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a friend of mine builds custom turbos for anything under the sun, and is very cheap, give me an email if your interested in a price for your rx7, i can guarantee it will be $1800 or less, parts and labor with an intercooler
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Originally posted by RETed
That's the problem with owning cars...
If you're going to get emotionally attached to a certain vehicle, you better have a big wallet or be prepared for the "pain&suffering" for owning such a vehicle. Most of the general population doesn't have this attitude, so buying another vehicle is rather painless.
-Ted
That's the problem with owning cars...
If you're going to get emotionally attached to a certain vehicle, you better have a big wallet or be prepared for the "pain&suffering" for owning such a vehicle. Most of the general population doesn't have this attitude, so buying another vehicle is rather painless.
-Ted
For some people it may be easy to swap, but when I buy a car, I buy it for life.
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Incase nobody noticed, the "news" section of that n/a turbo website has not had an update in over a year. I would assume this means they likely do not make their "kit" anymore. You could throw something like that of your own together for a lot cheaper anyway, and if you don't know how, you should not be installing your own turbo kit. They are not simply plug and play, especially when not specifically manufactured for a car.
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